[1] The band comprises Jonas Dahl, Arne Kvalvik, Kjetil Ovesen, and Ådne Meisfjord, and was formed in Kristiansund in 2001 under the name The Beautiful People.

[2] Their first album, 120 Days, was released on 10 October 2006, and had several positive reviews in North American publications.

[3] The group toured the United States shortly after the album's release.

120 started producing new material for a record after returning to Oslo in 2008, following major touring around the United States and Europe.

On 7 June 2012, 120 Days announced that the band would end by September that year.